The overall programme

The programme aims to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching the sector which includes those who teach in 6th Form Colleges, Further Education Colleges, Adult and Community Learning, 14 -19 units in Schools and Academies, Private Organisation and the Public Services.

Diploma/ProfGCE in Education and Training

Both programmes are offered as a part-time mode of study on Monday evenings from 6.00 - 9.00pm, with tutorials from 4.00 - 5.45pm or by appointment. Some sessions during the year are arranged online instead of in class, allowing you the flexibility to complete the study when you wish. The programmes last two years in total and are aimed at teachers and trainers who are already employed.

The programmes comprise of modules over the two years. Assessment is by assignments, teaching observations and continuous professional development.

Aims of the Programmes

To provide initial training for practising and prospective teachers and trainers

To respond to the changing needs of employers in the lifelong learning sector

To encourage the growth of professionalism in the lifelong learning sector

Modules

Introduction to Learning and Teaching

Planning and Assessing

Applying Theory to Practice

Reflecting on Practice

Curriculum

Professional Practice

In addition:

You can also choose to take an Introductory Award (20 credits level 4), a specialist route in English or Mathematics or Teaching Learners with Special needs.

Award in Education and Training

This is for those interested in a teaching career in further and/or adult and community education and trainers in the public and private sector. You do not have to be in a teaching role to undertake the course. The short course consists of Module 1 only (20 credits at level 4) and you may use this short course as credit should you decide to join the Diploma course at a later stage.

Specialist Pathways in English, Mathematics and Teaching Learners with Special Needs

For teachers of English (ESOL, literacy, functional skills) or maths (numeracy, functional skills) or working with learners with special needs, the Diploma, ProfGCE, Certificate can also be taken as subject specialist qualifications.

To join the pathway qualification in the Certificate or Diploma, you need to have 50% of your teaching in the specific subject specialism. You will attend two modules in a subject specialist group at one of our partner colleges and benefit from working with subject specialists as well as learning about specific pedagogy for your subject.